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V958 HWO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,502 mi
Last recorded113,502 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 HWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 113,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake needs slight adjustment

underside has surface rust

Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 103,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 97,571 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 97,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,673 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 92,673 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2013 88,716 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,823 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 80,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2011 74,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2011 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,775 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,538 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,822 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 44,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 44,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 44,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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V958 HWO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V958 HWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V958 HWO registered?

V958 HWO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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